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| About - Rowenta Pro Master DW8080 |
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The Rowenta Pro Master DW8080 is part of the steam iron test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, steam iron models like the Pro Master DW8080 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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This European brand is positioned as a premium brand. The models include either stainless-steel or nonstick soleplates. These irons have many features. They're are sold at department stores, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears, Target, specialty stores, and online. Prices range from $50 to $150. |
| Features & Specs - Rowenta Pro Master DW8080 | |
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Digital display |
No |
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Weight (lbs.) |
3.5 |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Surprised this is a highly rated iron!
3/9/2013
Pros
Heats Quickly
Irons Smooth
Cons
Best Uses
At Home
Comment:
Yes this is a great iron when it works. It produces lots of steam and irons smoothly. Because of this, my wife and I have owned a number of these Rowenta irons over the years but, unfortunately they just don't last long. Usually they leak after six months to a year of use. Consumer's Reports should check before applying a good rating since even a casual reading of the internet has lots and lots of complaints about this very issue so I don't think it's us or the way we use these irons. If you want to purchase these then make sure you understand the return policy in case of breakage. I just exchanged our leaking Rowenta Pro Master for a new one at one of the larger retail stores after 9 months of usage without any questions asked.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Very Disappointed in the quality
2/2/2013
Pros
Effective
Heats Quickly
Irons Smooth
Time-saver
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I have owned this iron for 2 years. I have sent it back twice to fix the leaking. It is already leaking again. And I bought another iron to do my quilting and heavy work so I had a backup and wouldn't over use it. Very disappointed in the leaking. The small holes make for great steam, but it doesn't help if it can't hold the water to press.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Very Short Life Span
12/3/2012
Pros
Heats Quickly
Cons
Small Water Capacity
Best Uses
Touch Ups
Comment:
I will be returning to Bed Bath and Beyond for my fourth replacement. Thank goodness I bought it at a store with a super return policy. All irons began leaking (as many have described) the latest iron has started leaking and the water fill cover has broken.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 13 Months of experience with this product
Leaky Rowenta Pro Master
02/24/2013
Strength
good heat and steam
Weakness
Leaks and leaks and leaks. Very hard to see water level - particularly irritating when trying to fill.
My previous Rowenta worked beautifully and only bit the dust when it is knocked off the ironing board several times by rambunctious children. This one never worked as well and started leaking within a short time. What happened to Rowenta quality control!
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User has 10 Years of experience with this product
All Rowenta irons leak!
10/27/2012
Strength
Irons well, too bad it leaks all the time, cant use steam function.
Weakness
It leaks, leaks and leaks. Cant use steam function.
This is my third Rowenta and my last. They all leak; they will leak as soon as the warranty runs out. Will never, ever, ever buy another Rowenta product as long as I am alive! A once trusted company that is no longer to be trusted. Their consumer department is even worse than the iron, no use calling them for support of any kind. I am actually finally writing a letter to their executive board to tell them how bad their products have become.
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